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Authorities in Cárdenas, Matanzas, detained Dioscórides Rosales Cabrera after finding an unregistered shotgun among his belongings.
According to the official profile Con Todos La Victoria, the incident occurred at the Smith Comas council during a vehicle inspection operation.
Rosales Cabrera, who already had a history of hoarding and damage, was caught with the weapon in his vehicle.
The legal holder of the shotgun is also under investigation following the police intervention. Now, both individuals are in the police unit, where they are facing charges.
The Cuban government announced on Wednesday a new decree to tighten gun control in the country, in an attempt to curb access to weapons by criminals and civilians.
The measure responds to the concerning rise in gun violence, a phenomenon that the regime itself acknowledged in June 2024, when it admitted to an increase in criminal activities related to illegal firearms.
An example of this escalation of violence occurred in January when the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) seized a homemade shotgun from a citizen in Matanzas.
A month later, in February, criminals armed with a long weapon stole a motorcycle in a parking lot in Havana, highlighting the increasing danger posed by these criminal groups.
In March, violence reached a new critical point when a worker was killed in Camagüey during an attempted robbery, a crime that caused shock and concern among the population.
The sequence of these events underscores the reasons behind the tightening of gun control by the Cuban regime, in an attempt to address a growing issue in recent months.
Frequently asked questions about the tightening of gun control in Cuba
Why was Dioscórides Rosales Cabrera detained in Matanzas?
Dioscórides Rosales Cabrera was detained by authorities in Matanzas after an unregistered shotgun was found in his vehicle. This incident is part of a vehicle inspection operation in the Smith Comas council, and Rosales Cabrera already had previous records for hoarding and damage.
What measures has the Cuban government taken to control access to weapons?
The Cuban government has approved a new decree to tighten control over weapons and ammunition, aiming to curb access to firearms by criminals and civilians. This measure is a response to a concerning rise in gun violence in the country.
How has gun violence affected Cuba in recent months?
Gun violence has significantly increased in Cuba, with several recent criminal incidents involving firearms. Examples include the discovery of shotguns in Matanzas and violent robberies in Havana, which has led the government to tighten gun control.
What actions are being taken to address gun-related crime in Cuba?
Cuban authorities are intensifying police operations to seize illegal weapons and apprehend those responsible. These actions aim to control the rising armed crime in the country, although the population remains concerned about the effectiveness of these measures.
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